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(Continued from page 34) is foolish enough to take them. Those who do and are hurt always claim â€" they "had no idea". So much for reference checking and networking by job searchers. The rules covering _ which companies to target haven‘t changed. Target only those firms you‘d work for happily; never those whose unsavory reputations are discussed openly or even whispered. Widening your search does not mean lowering your standards. It means looking for less visible companies and that‘s all. "I feel abused." Selfâ€"pity is the ultimate turn off. Look in the mirror. Would you hire you? Are you the picture of eagerness or desperation? Selfâ€" effacement isn‘t "in" right now. Enthusiasm _ and interest are! Selfâ€"pity is the ultimate turnâ€"off If everyone else is complaining, do the opposite. If your coâ€"workers are moaning, DON°‘T. Never talk about personal poverty. Say, "I can‘t right now." Don‘t say, "I can‘t, afford it." They‘ll never ask you again. The ©80s workplace values are dead. Kindness sells as does a caring attitude. The leadership style in top demand is ins pirational nurturing. Yes, it‘s true, even â€"â€" in companies under intense competition from everywhere. Even a faint whiff of yuppiness can be fatal. Count c o ns pic uo us consumption _ as another negative. "Be flexible." _ Focus on exactly what you want and don‘t settle for anything else. Get partâ€"time work and live on Hamburger Helper if you must. is a favorite synonym for lack of focus and conviction. The There are two constituencies in the workplace: coâ€" workers and management. Both must be ‘pleased. Group wallowing will not keep anyone on the payroll and, certainly, not put anyone on it in the first place. "It‘s tough out there." recurring theme in all our discussions with people who make hiring decisions is this: "We‘re not going to hire anyone who can‘t dazzle us with commitment to the job." "Be patient." As â€" long as patience is coupled with relentless digging and contactâ€" building â€" it‘s great. If patience means passively job hunting â€" it‘s fatal. Does anyone who‘s unemployed right now want to be engaged in the same job hunt at this time next year? Only two calls a day instead of A/ISCOVER A TRADITION OF FINE DESIGN AND QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP IN FOUR TOWNHOME RESIDENCES TO BE BUILT IN OLDE OAKVILLE. LIZ BELFORD, Sales Rep. REMAX ABOUTOWN REALTY CORP. 20, and we guarantee you will be. "Stop making a pest of yourself." Right they are ... as long as you don‘t stop calling people, leaving messages, then calling them back. Other than taking out a fullâ€" page ad in the local ne w s p a pef., announcing who you are, and why you‘re qualified (and running it daily until you get interviews), how do you expect to penetrate the consciousness of busy executives and recruiters? "How bad could the job be?" or, "It can‘t be that bad." O a % SUN. 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